It’s no secret that more of us than ever work from home these days. This means it’s important to use a home office chair that’s just as good at keeping you comfortable and productive as the one in your traditional corporate workspace.
A day spent using a kitchen or dining room chair as a substitute for ergonomic office seating should leave little doubt that they don’t cut it when it comes to providing the physical support and functionality needed to help you perform at your best while also aiding in the promotion of positive posture, physical well-being, and so much more. Perhaps you’re fortunate enough to have an employer who will provide a quality ergonomic chair for your home office. But even if you don’t, buying one yourself is an investment that will begin paying dividends from the first day you use it, from protecting yourself from repetitive motion injuries to staying more alert throughout the workday.
So before you sit through another remote meeting on a chair designed for eating, or on a cheap pretender purchased at the local big box, here are some things to consider when choosing a quality- engineered home office chair:
- Does the chair fit your physical characteristics, (i.e., do you need a small-, mid- or large-sized seat and back, and is the weight capacity adequate)?
- Is the seat height adjustment range optimum for your workspace and tasks, (i.e., do you work at a conventional desk height of 29” to 30” or a standing desk where a higher seat height and footring would be more appropriate)?
- Do the seat and backrest tilt and lock in place to help optimize your posture and range-of-motion for tasks you may need to accomplish?
While this is a brief list of considerations, other features to keep in mind are the availability of lumbar support, whether you need height- and width-adjustable armrests, and how easy the chair is to care for, not to mention warranty details. Let one of our representatives help determine a home office chair that’s right for you, or learn more about BioFit’s full line of office seating here.
